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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 737.78 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 737.78 and 275.40 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 737.78 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/737.78 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 737.78 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 203,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,184.61/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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